Amazing Resplendent Quetzal Bird Photography Costa Rica Cloud Forest - Sony A7RIV and SONY A9

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  • @MarkSmithphotography
    @MarkSmithphotography  3 года назад +3

    Help support me and what I do: ko-fi.com/marksmithphotography

    • @mauthemau6260
      @mauthemau6260 3 года назад +2

      Yay it’s Avery cool that you go birdwatching at my country Costa Rica.

  • @kylearpke4945
    @kylearpke4945 3 года назад +3

    My wife is adopted from Guatemala where the Quetzal is the national bird. It's a bird that I hope to photograph someday and make an amazing print for her. Thanks for the great video content, Mark!

  • @nortondefaria
    @nortondefaria 2 месяца назад

    I'm a canon guy. Getting ready for my second CR trip. I checked most of the RUclips channels of photographers I follow who have CR trip videos and the most impressive in terms of sharpness and detail is by far Mike Smith. His Sony images were beyond WOW.

  • @Cheryl407
    @Cheryl407 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful film, thank you. I was in Costa Rica in 1983, at that time we had to hike to the Cloud Forest. At a certain point we saw a rough wooden sign pointing up that said “Quetzal” . I looked up and there he was in all his glory. It’s engraved in my mind. So nice to see all these birds up close and personal and captured digitally.

  • @amitdutta8768
    @amitdutta8768 2 года назад +1

    Mind-blowing shots of such beautiful birds. Love them.

  • @markdunsford4291
    @markdunsford4291 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic photos Mark. Costa Rica is my favourite place for birds and the country's eco-credentials are an example to all the other countries of the world.

  • @auntiealias957
    @auntiealias957 3 года назад +1

    Gorgeous. Birds really are tiny works of art. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michellegervais5938
    @michellegervais5938 4 года назад +2

    sigh...I wanted to cry when you said "we should go to Costa Rica"...we returned to the US in late March and I am looking forward to heading back as soon as it is safe to do so...did a double take when the area where you saw the Quetzal came up in your video...we stood in the same spot...we were there in May of 2017 and I was lucky enough to get pics of two chicks...the mother and father were taking turns guarding the nest and bringing back food...thanks for bringing back such fond memories and for sharing your beautiful photos/videos...stay safe...

  • @daryllemans9473
    @daryllemans9473 4 года назад +30

    You sir are a master. Once again beauty you show the beauty of nature. Interesting how you point out flaws in a picture that looks perfect. Well, if something was wrong you would know, it looked like a great shot to me. I hope you do not tire of people telling you great job, because you really do the best work in your nature photography. I am learning so much seeing your work and it is important to me. I am very lucky to be able to see the works of a modern master.

  • @MsPernickety
    @MsPernickety 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful birds, beautiful photography.

  • @steveottavaino3804
    @steveottavaino3804 4 года назад +2

    With this you can fold up tent, pack the photographic equipment away, and be content your job is done. It just doesn’t get any better Mark. Superlative work, expertly presented, a true pleasure to watch. Huge thanks for sharing. Ciao.

  • @nstamer
    @nstamer 4 года назад +4

    That was my favorite intro to a RUclips video ever

  • @rundlerambler6150
    @rundlerambler6150 4 года назад +1

    I am just blown away from the sheer beauty of these birds and the awesome talent you pocess to capture them for us to view. Once again Mark, you have produced another magnificent video that I will watch over and over. Love it.

  • @cynthiajackson4029
    @cynthiajackson4029 4 года назад +3

    I was in Costa Rica approximately a year ago, but never was lucky enough to spot the Quetzal! Amazing photos, as per usual. You
    never disappoint!

  • @CarlosHernandez-kg8py
    @CarlosHernandez-kg8py 4 года назад +18

    Love Savegre Mountain Lodge. Best Place for birding in Costa Rica. The Magnificent hummingbird is now the Talamanca hummingbird. Still a beautiful hummer. Before you pack to avoid this crisis, Costa Rica is closed now to tourism, although according to W.H.O. they have a very low case-fatality ratio of 0.88% health authorities are not opening the country yet. My thoughts and prayers are with those in eco-tourism affected by this world crisis.

    • @mauthemau6260
      @mauthemau6260 3 года назад

      Tomorrow I am going to monte verde another cloud forest in Costa Rica with similar bird species, like the quetzal the toucans and toucanets.

  • @paulinefollett3099
    @paulinefollett3099 4 года назад

    Stunning birds in a magnificent habitat. I was in awe of these beauties.

  • @coreychappelle2543
    @coreychappelle2543 3 года назад

    Anyone else find these video relaxing?

  • @grahamleigh8398
    @grahamleigh8398 4 года назад +2

    Hey Tim from South Africa. Have to agree with you 100%. Mark is the best. That illusive Sony 200-600 is in my thoughts every day as well. I think the secret to You Mark is you have the love and kindness of nature and the birds see it in you. They seem to know and trust you. From Graham, Cape Town. South Africa.

  • @lonesomedovecall822
    @lonesomedovecall822 4 года назад

    Mark, DUDE!!!, this entire video has blown my mind. The details, the colors, the beauty... absolutely unbelievable!!! A+++++++!!!

  • @babujaimol2727
    @babujaimol2727 3 года назад +1

    Amazing ! I love birds

  • @bloneric
    @bloneric 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video Mark, my wife and I just enjoyed it to the fullest not only for your magnificent photos but also for your impressive narrative skills that make your videos great.

  • @margui6224
    @margui6224 Год назад

    Beautiful bird photography.

  • @yzmoto80
    @yzmoto80 4 года назад +3

    The two thumbs down are from people who don’t have a passport, and are just jealous because they can’t create the magic with their own cameras. Lol ! Your camera skills are just mesmerizing !! Thank you for bringing Costa Rica to my IPad !!! And thank you for showing the capabilities of the amazing camera equipment you own, and KNOW HOW TO USE !!! You sir, are sent from the photography Gods !!! And we all welcome your powers !!!

  • @timdriman4253
    @timdriman4253 4 года назад +9

    OMG: Mark, what a place. And I thought we had some special birds here..... Great work Bud. As always. Greetings from total lock down in Ballito in South Africa. Warm regards Tim

  • @Valadhiel76
    @Valadhiel76 4 года назад

    The color is absolutely mind-boggling!

  • @arunviswanath
    @arunviswanath 4 года назад

    Definitely one of the best bird photography video I have ever seen. Breathtakingly beautiful shots .

  • @invinoveritas6859
    @invinoveritas6859 2 года назад

    Those purple flowers of the Mexican sage always attracts humming birds..........😁

  • @douglaswagner311
    @douglaswagner311 3 года назад +1

    I like Avocados too!....thanks for sharing and inspiring us to add these birds to our bucket list of sights and sounds to experience !

  • @aussie8114
    @aussie8114 4 года назад +1

    I really should not be on RUclips at 3am. But then again I got to go on a wonderful trip to Costa Rica with one of my favourite photographers in the world and saw all these amazing birds. Now to get some sleep and most likely dream about crazy looking green birds.

  • @zetacon4
    @zetacon4 4 года назад +2

    Your equipment is awesome, and you do a great job using it. The birds were so awesome!!! Thank you.

  • @StephaanBOSS56
    @StephaanBOSS56 4 года назад +1

    I love you guys, love your love for nature and birds. You have a great family, stay strong, stay healthy and keep those vids coming.

  • @BURTBROWN
    @BURTBROWN 2 года назад

    EXCELLENT!!!! Just stunning photos!!!!

  • @Natural_Histories
    @Natural_Histories 4 года назад

    I have no questions but are already awesome both wildlife pictures and stories of those beautiful creatures. Love all your videos

  • @donaldklopper
    @donaldklopper 4 года назад

    Wow wow wow. Such beauty in one place! Captured and the story told like none other than uncle Mark.

  • @gregorytortissier5518
    @gregorytortissier5518 4 года назад +1

    As usual Mark, superb shot of these amazing birds, I love your story telling as much as your pictures so I hope you can continue to do so. The more I watch your videos the more I wanna try bird photography, despite the huge challenge that it is for sure. Cheers

  • @SamGorstein
    @SamGorstein 4 года назад

    I love watching your videos.

  • @JB-nr8fu
    @JB-nr8fu 3 года назад

    Love this! Was in Belize birding last January. So beautiful. West and northwestern. That beautiful and exotic Quetzal kind-of reminds me of the Gartered Trogans. What an amazing world. So glad I happened upon your videos.

  • @josephinedeberardinis343
    @josephinedeberardinis343 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. Really amazing bird.

  • @williamfriggle
    @williamfriggle 4 года назад +1

    Only one word come to mind. WOW!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. God bless.

  • @Old_Smuggler
    @Old_Smuggler 4 года назад

    Just amazing! Fantastic work as usual Mark. We have finally reached the point where ISO won’t scare us anymore.

  • @niceprguy2
    @niceprguy2 4 года назад

    I was down there 30 years ago and saw many of these birds.. Amazing place!

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely Gorgeous Mark! Impressive to say the least. Ive always wanted to go to Costa Rico to see its beauty. Thanks for taking us along for the view! ❤

  • @swaroopsankarsivadasan
    @swaroopsankarsivadasan 4 года назад +1

    What a show 🤩. To give justice to such an amazing video, I watched second time in a TV. Incredible 😍

  • @danthemann6565
    @danthemann6565 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video. Inspires me to pack my bags and go to Costa Rica. Great job beautiful pictures great narration.

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter 2 года назад +1

    I haven't seen any new videos from you Mark, came back here to share this one with a Costa Rican friend. You're absolutely one of my very favorites here. Hope you're well!

  • @hewystudio7832
    @hewystudio7832 3 года назад +1

    I see made a trip to my favorite restaurant, Miriam’s Quetzals 😍

  • @paulthomas8986
    @paulthomas8986 4 года назад

    Omg, that is bird paradise. Thanks for the wonderful video, they are so enjoyable to watch.

  • @MsCuriousW
    @MsCuriousW 4 года назад

    Again a wonderful video. Thank you so much. I watched with open mouth the whole time. Those birds seem from another world. Amazing.

  • @GapBahnDirk
    @GapBahnDirk 4 года назад

    The most wonderful bird photos.

  • @matthewbell1968
    @matthewbell1968 4 года назад +1

    Just superb Mark - as ever. Those photos should be used by the Costa Rican tourist board, what an advert for their country.....

  • @yjchowdary
    @yjchowdary 4 года назад

    pleasant and beautiful with nice commentary

  • @woodygreen6826
    @woodygreen6826 4 года назад +2

    Your videos are the best on You Tube, Mark. It was really cool to see some birds I had never seen before, and this gives me ideas for when we can all travel again after the pandemic. Meanwhile I'm happy trying to get some Western Tanager shots in my back yard. :)

  • @fv6125
    @fv6125 4 года назад +1

    I love how passionate you are!

  • @MandalaHF
    @MandalaHF 4 года назад

    Amazing place with beautiful birds... 👍👍

  • @elderinmoi1571
    @elderinmoi1571 4 года назад

    These images... just wow. But the models did their best, too 👍

  • @sdc9368
    @sdc9368 4 года назад

    Amazing birds...Amazing photography!!!

  • @hramakrishnaiah413
    @hramakrishnaiah413 4 года назад

    Masterful, masterpiece, and plentiful for the eyes. Brilliant.

  • @shriaingnama
    @shriaingnama 4 года назад

    special quality in all ways in this youtube video.

  • @Bringisen
    @Bringisen 4 года назад

    Wow🤩 So Beautiful pictures of those birds 🙏

  • @JohnPaul-ts8dq
    @JohnPaul-ts8dq 4 года назад +1

    Awesome! 👍👍🦜

  • @lukes5533
    @lukes5533 4 года назад +1

    Stunning photos Mark and you present your work so well, lovely stuff.👌

  • @allourpets
    @allourpets Год назад

    Great video. I saw and photographed the resplendent Quetzal rather poorly in 2015. It's what got me excited about birds and photography. Must go back soon to Costa Rica
    . I use a Canon r5 with 100-500 lens now.

  • @mikecrowley6485
    @mikecrowley6485 4 года назад

    That was just Brilliant Mark. Those photos, and birds of course are simply stunning.

  • @GeertDelmulle
    @GeertDelmulle 2 года назад

    WOW!…
    Exceptional photos of exceptional birds!
    I wish I could join you on one of these Workshops in CR.
    Maybe in a couple of years…

  • @williamdesevo2089
    @williamdesevo2089 4 года назад

    I'm not much of a birder but man, your photos are just outstanding. Well done.

  • @massimoviti7728
    @massimoviti7728 4 года назад

    Fantastico viaggio e foto splendide complimenti Mark !!

  • @reydahamadou8737
    @reydahamadou8737 4 года назад

    A Master of bird photography indeed. I like you're videos and photos. Great job📸👍

  • @michaelwallwork7482
    @michaelwallwork7482 4 года назад +1

    Simply stunning mark. Fantastic photo's.👍

  • @ianporter1600
    @ianporter1600 4 года назад

    Once again Mark, you’ve done a stand-up job. There all beautiful images, and great storytelling, wishing you well. 😃👍

  • @gordonthomas7103
    @gordonthomas7103 4 года назад +3

    I was really suprised to see the acorn woodpecker. I just got some nice shots of them in Az. Really liked the video!

  • @scottwestbrook7030
    @scottwestbrook7030 4 года назад

    Well done yet again, Sir!

  • @rakeshnambiar1897
    @rakeshnambiar1897 4 года назад

    Excellent Shots 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

  • @PPYTAO
    @PPYTAO 4 года назад

    Incredible animals! Beautiful shots 👌

  • @atomikmaster1
    @atomikmaster1 4 года назад

    Wow 🔥 absolutely fantastic 🔥 unreal
    Thanks Mark as soon as I see your upload I click sit back and watch in awe. Thank you 👍🏿

  • @JPLamoureuxsTravels
    @JPLamoureuxsTravels 4 года назад

    Man I loved it out there, I need to get back out there soon as the virus sods off! 😂👍 great pictures and footage as always! JP

  • @benjaminmesa1089
    @benjaminmesa1089 2 года назад

    One thing I like about the R5 is that the de-noise is already built in, and works exceptionally well...
    Great shots though!

  • @esthershin9690
    @esthershin9690 2 года назад +1

    great job! beautiful video thank you so much.

  • @kawaiiplants
    @kawaiiplants 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing!! The birds are so pretty💕

  • @PAULSWorld131
    @PAULSWorld131 3 года назад

    Stunning work Mark!

  • @deanfleischman5706
    @deanfleischman5706 4 года назад

    Another superb video! You have really hit a stride!

  • @kevinconville9258
    @kevinconville9258 4 года назад

    Great photography and your enthusiasm is infectious!

  • @stevewestonphotography
    @stevewestonphotography 4 года назад +1

    Thank You Mark, once again stunning photography brought to life by the best narration voice on the internet (maybe even the planet!).
    Can you comment on the Sony A7R4 + 200-600 F6.3 in low light conditions. We often have to deal with very overcast grey days here in the U.K.
    and I will be restricted to a "one camera one lens" set up for birds and wildlife . Best regards and stay safe.

  • @martinlewis807
    @martinlewis807 4 года назад

    Beautiful birds, Mark

  • @TeddyWandererCamera-Bear
    @TeddyWandererCamera-Bear 4 года назад

    Mark I do not even know where to start with this comment ....... there were so many beuatiful and exotic birds in this one video . Each and everyone of them perfectly captured by your cameras . The colours of the feathers on all the birds was just an overload for my brain ! I loved it and am left utterley in awe of that tiny tiny little hummingbird . I just cannot imagine how this bird must look among the great big landscape , in this miniature forest it looked like a beautiful giant . Thank you so much Mark for sharing the photo's and the story. Take care and stay safe :D Teddy

  • @Henry30065
    @Henry30065 3 года назад

    Outstanding photographs. I only wish I could capture one or two photos as good as yours!

  • @fredkrieger278
    @fredkrieger278 4 года назад

    Bravo. Another great workshop and photos. Your narration really adds to the enjoyment. Sounds like Torin was hanging on your every word. I ordered the new shirt too,

  • @davidbee8648
    @davidbee8648 4 года назад +2

    "I'm just too close to these birds". Sound like you are bragging to those of us who have a problem getting within a thousand yards of the birds. :) But, like my Daddy said, it ain't bragging if you can do it. And Mark, you can do it! Another great video full of not only great images but a great story. Be safe.

  • @madmodesty
    @madmodesty 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are really wonderful and inspiring too Mr. Mark

  • @gordonociao1231
    @gordonociao1231 4 года назад +1

    I hope that a Mark Smith Adventures in Bird photography book is being consider. Outstanding work master Yoda!

  • @Stefan1968ful
    @Stefan1968ful 4 года назад

    Excellent video, Mark. Thanks a lot.

  • @namriderone3538
    @namriderone3538 4 года назад

    Wow Mark, simply amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

  • @OPTIONALWATCH
    @OPTIONALWATCH 2 года назад +1

    Great photography. You should go to Panama. We have a lot of forests and tropical animals there. I live in Chicago now but I visit every year.

  • @theizza68
    @theizza68 4 года назад +2

    I'd love to see a budget-friendly Sony setup in action from you. Something like the a6400 + 200-600mm or 70-350mm.
    That was entertaining to watch, thanks for sharing!

  • @JericTamayo
    @JericTamayo 4 года назад +1

    Omg beautiful birds!

  • @calli5980
    @calli5980 4 года назад

    Wow nice pick, i been there twice in san Gerardo de Dota too the trogon Lodge very nice site for watching trogon and Quetzal tanks for the vidéo

  • @AlyssaBueno
    @AlyssaBueno 4 года назад

    Your storytelling and photography are top notch! I’m so glad I found your channel ☺️

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax 4 года назад

    Wow
    Wow
    Wow
    Awesome
    Jim

  • @ItsPinecone_911
    @ItsPinecone_911 4 года назад

    Wow. Stunning photos!

  • @jirasivayathorn8522
    @jirasivayathorn8522 4 года назад

    Awesome shots.

  • @jerjaws
    @jerjaws 4 года назад

    Costa Rica is a magical place for wild life.